CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Federal authorities painted a horrifying picture of a long-running human trafficking ring on St. Thomas, after a raid of a Contant brothel discovered seven undocumented immigrants who said they had been forced into sex work and thought they would be killed if they reported how they were abused. The leader of the […]
Tag: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Tomorrow Is Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In The USVI And Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN — The DEA is holding its 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day tomorrow October 24 at locations across the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of […]
Accused Hospital Ground Killer Gets 1.5 Years In Prison On Federal Drug Conviction: USAO
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man accused of a Hospital Ground murder two years ago was given 1.5 years in prison today for possessing narcotics, authorities said. Aubrey Frett, 31, was sentenced for his conviction for possession of marijuana and crack cocaine with intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert said. U.S. District […]
St. Croix Man Whose Home Was Surveilled By The Air By The Feds Cops To Having A .38 Special, Stealing WAPA
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Croix man pleaded guilty in federal court on St. Thomas after U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents seized marijuana plants, cocaine and a firearm from his Anna’s Hope home three weeks ago. Troy Lance Patterson, 52, of St. Croix pled guilty today to carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking […]
2 Vieques Natives Check Into St. Thomas Hotel With A Duffel Bag Full Of Cocaine, Feds Say
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Two Puerto Rico natives checked into a waterfront-area hotel on St. Thomas and brought with them a duffel bag full of cocaine, authorities said. Rafael Velez-Lopez, 24, of Vieques and Emanuel Campbell Camacho, 29, of Vieques, appeared today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ruth Miller for preliminary and detention hearings after being taken […]
St. Thomas Man With $800,000 Cash At McDonald’s, Admits To Having Machine Pistol In Federal Court: USAO
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A St. Thomas man who was chased by federal agents on foot through a Tutu fast food restaurant parking lot in February with $800,000 cash and a machine pistol, pleaded guilty to having an illegal gun, but not to being a drug dealer. Gretchen C.F. Shappert, United States Attorney for the District […]
Feds Seize Record $27 Million In Cash Aboard Ship Headed To St. Thomas
SAN JUAN — Federal authorities found $27 million in undeclared cash Saturday on a ship set to travel from Puerto Rico to St. Thomas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced in a press release. “Legal currency can be transported if properly declared under U.S. law. Transnational Criminal Organizations seek to conceal proceeds and move it […]
Opioid Addict Gets 69 Days Time Served From Lenient Federal Magistrate: USAO
CHRISTIANSTED — A man who was arrested for simple drug possession of an opioid in January was sentenced by a federal judge Monday to time served. Marshall D. Miller, 44, of Illinois, was sentenced on Monday to 69 days in prison (time served) for simple possession of fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert said. U.S. Magistrate […]
St. Kitts Man Who Strapped Cocaine To His Leg Prior To Airline Flight Gets 4 Years
CHRISTIANSTED — A St. Kitts native who was staring down a sentence of 10 years hard time — was able to strike a bargain with federal authorities — and got six years taken off. Alvin Henry, 41, of St. Thomas, was sentenced to four years in prison in U.S. District Court in Golden Rock after […]
Man Who Grew Marijuana And Stole WAPA Current Gets 1 Day In Prison From Visiting Federal Judge: USAO
CHRISTIANSTED — It’s all about the Benjamins … A St. Croix man who grew weed and stole WAPA current … got one day in prison from a visiting federal judge. Jaheem Benjamin, 33, of St. Croix, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Golden Rock on one federal count of manufacture of marijuana, and one […]